Review and Walk Away From AUKUS!
On the 4th of March, a US nuclear submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian navy vessel in the Indian Ocean, leaving the sailors to drown. The ship was not engaged in combat, and three Australians were onboard the submarine when it attacked.
They were there because of AUKUS — the $368 billion military pact that ties Australia to America's wars, signed in secret by Scott Morrison and rubber-stamped by Labor.
Just days later, at two o'clock in the morning, Prime Minister Albanese took a phone call from Donald Trump. And now, we're sending an Australian spy plane and missiles to the Gulf, pulling us deeper into an illegal war we had no say in starting.
This is exactly what critics of AUKUS warned about. But it doesn't have to be this way – and we need to change course now. Can you sign the petition today calling on the government to review and walk away from AUKUS. Can you add your name today?
They were there because of AUKUS — the $368 billion military pact that ties Australia to America's wars, signed in secret by Scott Morrison and rubber-stamped by Labor.
Just days later, at two o'clock in the morning, Prime Minister Albanese took a phone call from Donald Trump. And now, we're sending an Australian spy plane and missiles to the Gulf, pulling us deeper into an illegal war we had no say in starting.
This is exactly what critics of AUKUS warned about. But it doesn't have to be this way – and we need to change course now. Can you sign the petition today calling on the government to review and walk away from AUKUS. Can you add your name today?
AUKUS is a secretive defence agreement that was first signed by Scott Morrison in 2021 without any public debate or scrutiny.
It commits Australia for decades to buy nuclear-powered submarines, share military technology, and tightly align with US military strategy in Asia.
When the Albanese government came into power months later, they were given just days to review it – and waved it through.
It commits Australia for decades to buy nuclear-powered submarines, share military technology, and tightly align with US military strategy in Asia.
When the Albanese government came into power months later, they were given just days to review it – and waved it through.
The AUKUS pact has never looked more dangerous, or more unstable.
Trump's continued illegal strikes on Iran risk dragging us into a prolonged and expanding war we have no control over.
Trump officials have already demanded that Australia commits to fighting a future war with China, ramp up military spending and domestic arms production even further, and shoulder an even bigger share of the costs for American submarines.
We didn't vote for AUKUS, but it's being used to justify decisions and actions that affect all of us. It's never been clearer that it does not serve our interests. And this is our moment to walk away.
Trump's continued illegal strikes on Iran risk dragging us into a prolonged and expanding war we have no control over.
Trump officials have already demanded that Australia commits to fighting a future war with China, ramp up military spending and domestic arms production even further, and shoulder an even bigger share of the costs for American submarines.
We didn't vote for AUKUS, but it's being used to justify decisions and actions that affect all of us. It's never been clearer that it does not serve our interests. And this is our moment to walk away.
We've already spent $2 billion on AUKUS. If we walk now, we could save over $365 billion, and invest that wealth in what truly keeps us safe:
Affordable homes. Strong Medicare. Aged care with dignity. Disability support. First Nations justice. Climate solutions. Care for Country.
$365 billion is enough to build hundreds of thousands of affordable public homes – or to completely transform Australia's renewable energy system, shielding us from shocks to oil supply chains like the ones emerging as a result of Trump's attacks on Iran.
This isn't just about submarines. It's about our right to democracy. It's about peace. It's about the kind of future we want to build for generations to come.
Affordable homes. Strong Medicare. Aged care with dignity. Disability support. First Nations justice. Climate solutions. Care for Country.
$365 billion is enough to build hundreds of thousands of affordable public homes – or to completely transform Australia's renewable energy system, shielding us from shocks to oil supply chains like the ones emerging as a result of Trump's attacks on Iran.
This isn't just about submarines. It's about our right to democracy. It's about peace. It's about the kind of future we want to build for generations to come.
SIGN NOW ✍️
We call on the Albanese government to urgently launch a full, public inquiry into AUKUS – and walk away from this dangerous deal.
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